Sick and Tired? South Africa’s New Wave of Combo-Action Products
As the chill set in, both global and South African Cough, Cold, and Flu markets were mixing it up this season, embracing combination products that tackle multiple symptoms in one convenient solution. This combo-cure trend, fuelled by consumers’ demand for comprehensive relief, is shaping the future of the market with a flurry of innovative product […]
Convenient Formats Bulk Up South Africa’s Sports Nutrition Market
Globally and locally, fitness enthusiasts and athletes are living increasingly time-constrained lifestyles, resulting in a significant increase in the demand for convenient and effective Sports Nutrition products that not only boost their athletic performance and overall wellness, but also fits into their busy, daily routines. This is resulting in an influx of Sports Nutrition products […]
Cognitive and sleep supplements boost South Africa’s Supplements market
Globally and locally, the Supplements market is being energised by a rising demand for products that improve cognitive and sleep functioning, as consumers increasingly focus on enhancing cognitive and mental well-being. As a result, there has been an influx of innovative Supplement products offering a variety of cognitive benefits, which include both enhancing and boosting […]
Are functional Vitamins enhancing South Africa’s Vitamins industry?
Worldwide, industry players are having to continually align with the capricious needs of consumers, due to busier lifestyles and shifting preferences. These consumer demands have spurred the development of numerous Vitamin products, offering functional benefits tailored to address daily consumer stressors. These innovative Vitamin products also offer increased convenience to consumers with busy lifestyles and […]
How are mobile platforms and the metaverse driving SA’s Long-Term Insurance industry growth?
Following the significant increase in premium volumes of 9.1% in 2021, due to a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Long-Term (Life) Insurance industry contracted by 3.1% in 2022, based on the erosion of consumer savings and nominal premium growth during the year. However, positively, the industry is set to return to growth […]
Are topical products helping to boost South Africa’s Analgesics market?
Globally, consumers are seeking convenient, effective, and safe Analgesic products, capable of alleviating a wide variety of joint and muscular pain, as a result of intensive work outs, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and sedentary lifestyles, among others. Topical Analgesics, such as patches, creams, and gels, are becoming a popular alternative to traditional oral consumable Analgesics, by […]
Are convenient formats ‘spraying’ growth into South Africa’s Allergy Care market?
As the prevalence of allergy-related symptoms and conditions, particularly allergic rhinitis, continues to increase exponentially, consumers are seeking more convenient and efficient solutions to cope with the impact of these allergies and improve their overall quality of life. As a result, there are an increasing number of players pivoting towards the development and introduction of […]
Bridging the Gap: Embedded insurance trending in SA’s Short-Term Insurance industry.
Globally, the concept of embedded insurance has become increasingly popular in the Short-Term Insurance industry, by making the purchase of insurance more attractive, streamlined, personalised, and an intuitive part of the buying process for various products and services. Embedded insurance allows consumers to purchase insurance on the website or app they are using, without having […]
Multi-Strain Products Supporting South Africa’s Probiotics Market Culture
Both globally and locally, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the many benefits associated with Probiotics, resulting in growing demand and innovation in the Probiotics industry. With this, market players have been launching new Probiotic products that offer multiple benefits, over and above gut health, through the incorporation of multiple strains and added functional ingredients. […]
Innovative flavours give SA’s Sports and Energy Drinks market a kick
Globally, consumers are increasingly expecting their favourite beverage products to come in new and exciting flavours, which include Sports and Energy Drinks, to provide them with the flavourful kick they desire. As a result, innovative product offerings are being launched that include unique fruity combinations that complement the seasons, coffee-themed flavours for a morning caffeine […]